US Bridges

NC5 over Aberdeen Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1108 · Structure no. 000000001250003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC5 over Aberdeen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC5 over Aberdeen Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC5
CrossesAberdeen Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1108
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates35.13207, -79.43066
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2018)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC5 over Aberdeen Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC5 over Aberdeen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does NC5 over Aberdeen Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC5 over Aberdeen Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC5 over Aberdeen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.